In the early years, the Brandon Juniors were instrumental in the building of the Brandon Civic Center and worked diligently to build the cabinets in the facility that were used for over 25 years. We have been major contributors to the Brandon Area Scholarship Fund since its inception. In addition to supporting the many projects of the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs, such as Sunland Training C
enters, Project Concern, Hacienda Girls Ranch, Project Healthy Baby, Special Olympics, and others, we were the motivating force behind the School of Hope for Exceptional Children, pre-school vision screening and the Mother’s March of Dimes in Brandon. Our club purchased CPR equipment for the Brandon community and donated it to the Brandon Community Hospital when it opened. For many years, Brandon Juniors had worked enthusiastically with the President’s Roundtable to raise the money to realize the dream of a Cultural Center in Brandon. When the Cultural Center became a reality, Brandon Juniors became one the founding patrons. We also worked to renovate and increase public awareness of the Nettles Group Home, a permanent home for eleven profoundly disabled children. Over the years, our projects have been varied, as have our many members, but our goal has remained constant and will continued to do so- to be of service to our community. Our Community Service Programs and Special Projects focus on the major issues of our time—supporting women’s health, preserving natural resources, promoting literacy and equality, and encouraging volunteer service—and fall into the following areas of concentration:
• Arts and Culture
• Environment
• Education and Libraries
• Health and Wellness Community
• Civic Engagement and Outreach
• GFWC Signature Program: Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention
• Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention
• GFWC Juniors’ Special Program: Advocates for Children
GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club is part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. 80,000 members strong, GFWC is united in its dedication to volunteer community service. GFWC members work in their own communities. While diverse in age, interests, and experiences, all clubwomen are united by a desire to create positive change in their communities. To learn more about GFWC visit https://www.gfwc.org/.
